Title: Repackage finished dosage forms for dispensing.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Repackaging should include the following:

- Labeling the product for dispensing
- Selecting the type of container
- Determining the expiration date
- Adhering to storage requirements
- Using resources to determine repackaging standards (e.g., USP-NF)

See PTCB 2.12, 6.5 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP 3.1, 4.8 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are expiration dates determined for repackaged medications?
- Why are there special container requirements for certain medications?
- What are the central issues surrounding the storage requirements of repackaged medications?
- What resources contain information about repackaging requirements?
- How many medications should be repackaged at a time?